TYPICAL APPLICATION CIRCUIT FEATURES VOUT VOUT SENSE VIN VIN CIN 4.7µF VOUT = 3.3V COUT 4.7µF ON EN SS OFF GND CSS 1nF Figure 1. ADM7172 with Fixed Output Voltage, 3.3 V Inrush current can be controlled by adjusting the start-up time via the soft start pin. The typical start-up time with a 1 nF soft start capacitor is 1.0 ms. The ADM7172 regulator output noise is 5 μV rms, independent of the output voltage. The ADM7172 is available in an 8-lead, 3 mm × 3 mm LFCSP, making it not only a very compact solution, but also providing excellent thermal performance for applications requiring up to 2 A of output current in a small, low profile footprint. APPLICATIONS T Regulation to noise sensitive applications: ADC and DAC circuits, precision amplifiers, PLLs/VCOs, and clocking ICs Communications and infrastructure Medical and healthcare Industrial and instrumentation GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1 2 The ADM7172 is a CMOS, low dropout linear regulator (LDO) that operates from 2.3 V to 6.5 V and provides up to 2 A of output current. This high output current LDO is ideal for regulation of high performance analog and mixed-signal circuits operating from 6 V down to 1.2 V rails. Using an advanced proprietary architecture, the device provides high power supply rejection and low noise, and achieves excellent line and load transient response with just a small 4.7 μF ceramic output capacitor. Load transient response is typically 1.5 μs for a 1 mA to 1.5 A load step. The ADM7172 is available in 17 fixed output voltage options. The following voltages are available from stock: 1.3 V, 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.0 V, 3.3 V, 4.2 V, and 5.0 V. Additional voltages that are available by special order are: 1.5 V, 1.85 V, 2.0 V, 2.2 V, 2.7 V, 2.75 V, 2.8 V, 2.85 V, 3.8 V, and 4.6 V. An adjustable version is also available that allows output voltages that range from 1.2 V to VIN − VDO with an external feedback divider. Rev. C ADM7172 VIN = 5V 12250-001 Input voltage range: 2.3 V to 6.5 V Maximum load current: 2 A Low noise: 5 μV rms independent of output voltage at 100 Hz to 100 kHz Fast transient response: 1.5 μs for 1 mA to 1.5 A load step 60 dB PSRR at 100 kHz Low dropout voltage: 172 mV at 2 A load, VOUT = 3 V Initial accuracy: −0.5% (minimum), +1% (maximum) Accuracy over line, load, and temperature: ±1.5% Quiescent current, IGND = 0.7 mA with no load Low shutdown current: 0.25 μA at VIN = 5 V Stable with small 4.7 μF ceramic output capacitor Adjustable and fixed output voltage options: 1.2 V to 5.0 V Adjustable output from 1.2 V to VIN − VDO Precision enable Adjustable soft start 8-lead 3 mm × 3 mm LFCSP package Supported by ADIsimPower™ tool CH1 1.0A ΩBW CH2 20mV B W M400ns T 0.0% A CH3 100mV 12250-002 Data Sheet 6.5 V, 2 A, Ultralow Noise, High PSRR, Fast Transient Response CMOS LDO ADM7172 Figure 2. Transient Response (Trace 2), 1 mA to 1.5 A Load Step in 400 ns (Trace 1) Table 1. 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ADM7172 Data Sheet TABLE OF CONTENTS Features .............................................................................................. 1 ADIsimPower Design Tool ....................................................... 17 Applications ....................................................................................... 1 Capacitor Selection .................................................................... 17 General Description ......................................................................... 1 Programmable Precision Enable .............................................. 18 Typical Application Circuit ............................................................. 1 Undervoltage Lockout ............................................................... 18 Revision History ............................................................................... 2 Soft Start ...................................................................................... 18 Specifications..................................................................................... 3 Noise Reduction of the ADM7172 in Adjustable Mode ....... 19 Input and Output Capacitor, Recommended Specifications .. 4 Effect of Noise Reduction on Start-Up Time ......................... 19 Absolute Maximum Ratings............................................................ 5 Current-Limit and Thermal Overload Protection ................. 20 Thermal Data ................................................................................ 5 Thermal Considerations............................................................ 20 Thermal Resistance ...................................................................... 5 Typical Applications Circuits .................................................... 21 ESD Caution .................................................................................. 5 Printed Circuit Board Layout Considerations ............................ 22 Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions ............................. 6 Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 23 Typical Performance Characteristics ............................................. 7 Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 23 Theory of Operation ...................................................................... 16 Applications Information .............................................................. 17 REVISION HISTORY 8/15—Rev. B to Rev. C Change to Soft Start Section ......................................................... 19 Added Effect of Noise Reduction on Start-Up Time Section ... 19 12/14—Rev. A to Rev. B Changes to Figure 2 .......................................................................... 1 Changes to Figure 48 to Figure 51 ................................................ 14 Changes to Figure 52 to Figure 55 ................................................ 15 Changes to Figure 58 ...................................................................... 17 8/14—Rev. 0 to Rev. A Changes to Ordering Guide .......................................................... 23 7/14—Revision 0: Initial Version Rev. C | Page 2 of 23 Data Sheet ADM7172 SPECIFICATIONS VIN = (VOUT + 0.5 V) or 2.3 V (whichever is greater), EN = VIN, ILOAD = 10 mA, CIN = COUT = 4.7 µF, TA = 25°C for typical specifications, TJ = −40°C to +125°C for minimum/maximum specifications, unless otherwise noted. Table 2. Parameter INPUT VOLTAGE RANGE LOAD CURRENT OPERATING SUPPLY CURRENT Symbol VIN ILOAD IGND SHUTDOWN CURRENT OUTPUT VOLTAGE ACCURACY Fixed Output Voltage Accuracy IGND-SD Adjustable Output Voltage Accuracy VOUT VSENSE REGULATION Line Load SENSE INPUT BIAS CURRENT DROPOUT VOLTAGE 1 ∆VOUT/∆VIN ∆VOUT/∆ILOAD SENSEI-BIAS VDROPOUT OUTPUT NOISE OUTNOISE Noise Spectral Density POWER SUPPLY REJECTION RATIO PSRR TRANSIENT LOAD RESPONSE tTR-REC VDEV VSETTLE START-UP TIME 2 tSTART-UP SOFT START CURRENT CURRENT-LIMIT THRESHOLD 3 VOUT PULL-DOWN RESISTANCE THERMAL SHUTDOWN Thermal Shutdown Threshold Thermal Shutdown Hysteresis UNDERVOLTAGE THRESHOLDS Input Voltage Rising Input Voltage Falling Hysteresis ISS ILIMIT VOUT-PULL TSSD TSSD-HYS Test Conditions/Comments Min 2.3 ILOAD = 0 µA ILOAD = 2 A EN = GND, VIN = 5 V ILOAD = 10 mA, TJ = 25°C 100 μA < ILOAD < 2 A, VIN = (VOUT + 0.5 V) to 6.5 V ILOAD = 10 mA −0.5 −1.5 1.194 10 mA < ILOAD < 2 A, VIN = (VOUT + 0.5 V) to 6.5 V 1.182 VIN = (VOUT + 0.5 V) to 6.5 V ILOAD = 100 μA to 2 A 100 μA < ILOAD < 2 A, VIN = (VOUT + 0.5 V) to 6.5 V ILOAD = 500 mA, VOUT = 3 V ILOAD = 1 A, VOUT = 3 V ILOAD = 2 A, VOUT = 3 V 10 Hz to 100 kHz, all fixed output voltages 100 Hz to 100 kHz, all fixed output voltages 100 Hz, all fixed output voltages 1 kHz, all fixed output voltages 10 kHz, all fixed output voltages 100 kHz, all fixed output voltages 100 kHz, VIN = 4.0 V, VOUT = 3 V, ILOAD = 1.5 A, CSS = 0 nF 100 kHz, VIN = 3.5 V, VOUT = 3 V, ILOAD = 1.5 A, CSS = 0 nF 100 kHz, VIN = 3.3 V, VOUT = 3 V, ILOAD = 1.5 A, CSS = 0 nF 1 MHz, VIN = 4.0 V, VOUT = 3 V, ILOAD = 1.5 A, CSS = 0 nF 1 MHz, VIN = 3.5 V, VOUT = 3 V, ILOAD = 1.5 A, CSS = 0 nF 1 MHz, VIN = 3.3 V, VOUT = 3 V, ILOAD = 1.5 A, CSS = 0 nF Time for output voltage to settle within ±VSETTLE from VDEV for a 1 mA to 1.5 A load step, load step rise time = 400 ns Output voltage deviation due to 1 mA to 1.5 A load step Output voltage deviation after transient load response time (tTR-REC) has passed, VOUT = 5 V, COUT = 4.7 µF VOUT = 5 V, CSS = 0 nF VOUT = 5 V, CSS = 1 nF VIN = 5 V −0.1 Typ 0.7 4.8 0.25 Max 6.5 2 2.0 8.7 3.8 Unit V A mA mA µA 1.200 +1 +1.5 1.212 % % V 1.218 V +0.1 0.3 %/V %/A nA mV mV mV µV rms µV rms nV/√Hz nV/√Hz nV/√Hz nV/√Hz dB dB dB dB dB dB μs 0.1 1 42 84 172 6 5 110 40 20 12 60 53 42 31 30 20 1.5 0.5 2.4 EN = 0 V, VOUT = 1 V TJ rising 70 135 270 35 0.1 mV % 380 1.0 1 3.3 11 µs ms µA A kΩ 1.5 3.9 150 15 UVLORISE UVLOFALL UVLOHYS °C °C 2.28 1.94 200 Rev. C | Page 3 of 23 V V mV ADM7172 Parameter EN INPUT STANDBY EN Input Logic High EN Input Logic Low EN Input Logic Hysteresis EN INPUT PRECISION EN Input Logic High EN Input Logic Low EN Input Logic Hysteresis EN Input Leakage Current EN Input Delay Time Data Sheet Symbol Test Conditions/Comments 2.3 V ≤ VIN ≤ 6.5 V ENSTBY-HIGH ENSTBY-LOW ENSTBY-HYS Min Typ Max Unit 0.4 V V mV 1.1 80 2.3 V ≤ VIN ≤ 6.5 V ENHIGH ENLOW ENHYS IEN-LKG TIEN-DLY 1.11 1.01 EN = VIN or GND From EN rising from 0 V to VIN to 0.1 V × VOUT 1.2 1.1 100 0.1 130 1.27 1.16 1.0 V V mV µA μs Dropout voltage is defined as the input-to-output voltage differential when the input voltage is set to the nominal output voltage. Dropout applies only for output voltages greater than 2.3 V. 2 Start-up time is defined as the time between the rising edge of EN to VOUT being at 90% of its nominal value. 3 Current-limit threshold is defined as the current at which the output voltage drops to 90% of the specified typical value. For example, the current limit for a 5.0 V output voltage is defined as the current that causes the output voltage to drop to 90% of 5.0 V, or 4.5 V. 1 INPUT AND OUTPUT CAPACITOR, RECOMMENDED SPECIFICATIONS Table 3. Parameter MINIMUM INPUT AND OUTPUT CAPACITANCE 1 CAPACITOR ESR 1 Symbol CMIN RESR Test Conditions/Comments TA = −40°C to +125°C TA = −40°C to +125°C Min 3.3 0.001 Typ Max 0.05 Unit µF Ω Ensure that the minimum input and output capacitance is greater than 3.3 μF over the full range of operating conditions. The full range of operating conditions in the application must be considered during device selection to ensure that the minimum capacitance specification is met. X7R and X5R type capacitors are recommended; Y5V and Z5U capacitors are not recommended for use with any LDO. Rev. C | Page 4 of 23 Data Sheet ADM7172 ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS Table 4. Parameter VIN to GND VOUT to GND EN to GND SS to GND SENSE to GND Storage Temperature Range Operating Junction Temperature Range Soldering Conditions Rating −0.3 V to +7 V −0.3 V to VIN −0.3 V to +7 V −0.3 V to VIN −0.3 V to +7 V −65°C to +150°C −40°C to +125°C JEDEC J-STD-020 Stresses at or above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the product. This is a stress rating only; functional operation of the product at these or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational section of this specification is not implied. Operation beyond the maximum operating conditions for extended periods may affect product reliability. THERMAL DATA Absolute maximum ratings apply individually only, not in combination. The ADM7172 can be damaged when the junction temperature limits are exceeded. Monitoring ambient temperature does not guarantee that TJ is within the specified temperature limits. In applications with high power dissipation and poor thermal resistance, the maximum ambient temperature may need to be derated. In applications with moderate power dissipation and low printed circuit board (PCB) thermal resistance, the maximum ambient temperature can exceed the maximum limit provided that the junction temperature is within specification limits. The junction temperature (TJ) of the device is dependent on the ambient temperature (TA), the power dissipation of the device (PD), and the junction-to-ambient thermal resistance of the package (θJA). The value of θJA may vary, depending on PCB material, layout, and environmental conditions. The specified values of θJA are based on a 4-layer, 4 in. × 3 in. circuit board. See JESD51-7 and JESD51-9 for detailed information on the board construction. For additional information, see the AN-617 Application Note, Wafer Level Chip Scale Package. ΨJB is the junction-to-board thermal characterization parameter with units of °C/W. ΨJB of the package is based on modeling and calculation using a 4-layer board. The JESD51-12, Guidelines for Reporting and Using Electronic Package Thermal Information, states that thermal characterization parameters are not the same as thermal resistances. ΨJB measures the component power flowing through multiple thermal paths rather than a single path as in thermal resistance, θJB. Therefore, ΨJB thermal paths include convection from the top of the package as well as radiation from the package, factors that make ΨJB more useful in real-world applications. Maximum junction temperature (TJ) is calculated from the board temperature (TB) and power dissipation (PD) using the formula TJ = TB + (PD × ΨJB) See JESD51-8 and JESD51-12 for more detailed information about ΨJB. THERMAL RESISTANCE θJA, θJC, and ΨJB are specified for the worst-case conditions, that is, a device soldered in a circuit board for surface-mount packages. Table 5. Thermal Resistance Package Type 8-Lead LFCSP ESD CAUTION Maximum junction temperature (TJ) is calculated from the ambient temperature (TA) and power dissipation (PD) using the formula TJ = TA + (PD × θJA) Junction-to-ambient thermal resistance (θJA) of the package is based on modeling and calculation using a 4-layer board. The junction-to-ambient thermal resistance is highly dependent on the application and board layout. In applications where high maximum power dissipation exists, close attention to thermal board design is required. Rev. C | Page 5 of 23 θJA 36.4 θJC 23.5 ΨJB 13.3 Unit °C/W ADM7172 Data Sheet PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS VOUT 1 SENSE 3 SS 4 8 VIN ADM7172 TOP VIEW (Not to Scale) 7 VIN 6 GND 5 EN NOTES 1. THE EXPOSED PAD ENHANCES THERMAL PERFORMANCE AND IS ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED TO GND INSIDE THE PACKAGE. CONNECT THE EXPOSED PAD TO THE GROUND PLANE ON THE BOARD TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION. 12250-003 VOUT 2 Figure 3. Pin Configuration Table 6. Pin Function Descriptions Pin No. 1 2 3 Mnemonic VOUT VOUT SENSE 4 5 SS EN 6 7 8 9 GND VIN VIN EP Description Regulated Output Voltage. Bypass this pin to GND with a 4.7 μF or greater capacitor. Regulated Output Voltage. This pin is internally connected to Pin 1. Sense Input. Connect this pin as close as possible to the load for best load regulation. Use an external resistor divider to set the output voltage higher than the fixed output voltage. Soft Start. A 1 nF external capacitor connected to SS results in a 1.0 ms start-up time. Regulator Enable. Drive EN high to turn on the regulator; drive EN low to turn off the regulator. For automatic startup, connect EN to VIN (Pin 7 or Pin 8). Ground. Regulator Input Supply. Bypass this pin to GND with a 4.7 μF or greater capacitor. Regulator Input Supply. This pin is internally connected to Pin 7. Exposed Pad. The exposed pad is on the bottom of the package. The exposed pad enhances thermal performance and is electrically connected to GND inside the package. Connect the exposed pad to the ground plane on the board to ensure proper operation. Rev. C | Page 6 of 23 Data Sheet ADM7172 TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS VIN = 5.5 V, VOUT = 5 V, ILOAD = 10 mA, CIN = COUT = 4.7 µF, TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted. 7 5.10 ILOAD = 100µA ILOAD = 10mA ILOAD = 100mA 5.08 6 GROUND CURRENT (mA) 5.06 5.00 4.98 4.96 ILOAD ILOAD ILOAD ILOAD ILOAD ILOAD 4.94 4.92 4.90 –40 = 100µA = 10mA = 100mA = 500mA = 1000mA = 2000mA 4 3 2 1 –5 25 85 125 0 JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°C) ILOAD = 500mA ILOAD = 1000mA ILOAD = 2000mA –40 –5 25 85 12250-007 5.02 5 12250-004 VOUT (V) 5.04 125 JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°C) Figure 7. Ground Current vs. Junction Temperature Figure 4. Output Voltage (VOUT) vs. Junction Temperature 7 5.05 5.04 6 GROUND CURRENT (mA) 5.03 VOUT (V) 5.02 5.01 5.00 4.99 4.98 5 4 3 2 4.97 1 1 10 100 1000 10000 ILOAD (mA) 0 0.1 12250-005 4.95 0.1 1 10 100 1000 10000 ILOAD (mA) 12250-008 4.96 Figure 8. Ground Current vs. Load Current (ILOAD) Figure 5. Output Voltage (VOUT) vs. Load Current (ILOAD) 7 5.05 ILOAD = 100µA ILOAD = 10mA ILOAD = 100mA 5.04 6 ILOAD = 500mA ILOAD = 1000mA ILOAD = 2000mA GROUND CURRENT (mA) 5.03 5.01 5.00 4.99 4.97 4.96 4.95 5.4 ILOAD ILOAD ILOAD ILOAD ILOAD ILOAD = 100µA = 10mA = 100mA = 500mA = 1000mA = 2000mA 5.6 5.8 5 4 3 2 1 6.0 6.2 6.4 VIN (V) 6.6 0 5.5 5.7 5.9 6.1 6.3 VIN (V) Figure 9. Ground Current vs. Input Voltage (VIN) Figure 6. Output Voltage (VOUT) vs. Input Voltage (VIN) Rev. C | Page 7 of 23 6.5 12250-009 4.98 12250-006 VOUT (V) 5.02 ADM7172 Data Sheet 1.8 1.2 30 1.0 0.8 0.6 0.4 25 20 15 10 5 0.2 –25 0 25 50 75 100 0 4.7 12250-010 0 –50 125 TEMPERATURE (°C) 4.8 4.9 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 VIN (V) Figure 10. Shutdown Current vs. Temperature at Various Input Voltages Figure 13. Ground Current vs. Input Voltage (VIN) in Dropout, VOUT = 5 V 3.05 140 3.04 120 3.03 100 3.02 80 VOUT (V) DROPOUT VOLTAGE (mV) = 5mA = 10mA = 100mA = 500mA = 1000mA = 2000mA 12250-013 1.4 ILOAD ILOAD ILOAD ILOAD ILOAD ILOAD 35 GROUND CURRENT (mA) SHUTDOWN CURRENT (µA) 1.6 40 VIN = 2.3V VIN = 2.5V VIN = 3.5V VIN = 4.0V VIN = 5.0V VIN = 6.5V 60 ILOAD ILOAD ILOAD ILOAD ILOAD ILOAD = 100µA = 10mA = 100mA = 500mA = 1000mA = 2000mA 3.01 3.00 2.99 2.98 40 2.97 20 2.96 100 1000 10000 ILOAD (mA) –40 3.04 5.00 3.03 4.95 3.02 4.90 3.01 VOUT (V) 5.05 4.85 4.80 ILOAD = 5mA ILOAD = 10mA ILOAD = 100mA ILOAD = 500mA ILOAD = 1000mA ILOAD = 2000mA 4.60 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0 5.1 VIN (V) 5.2 5.3 125 3.00 2.99 2.98 2.97 2.96 5.4 12250-012 VOUT (V) 3.05 4.65 85 Figure 14. Output Voltage (VOUT) vs. Junction Temperature, VOUT = 3 V 5.10 4.70 25 JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°C) Figure 11. Dropout Voltage vs. Load Current (ILOAD), VOUT = 5 V 4.75 –5 12250-014 10 Figure 12. Output Voltage (VOUT) vs. Input Voltage (VIN) in Dropout, VOUT = 5 V Rev. C | Page 8 of 23 2.95 0.1 1 10 100 1000 10000 ILOAD (mA) Figure 15. Output Voltage (VOUT) vs. Load Current (ILOAD), VOUT = 3 V 12250-015 1 12250-011 2.95 0 Data Sheet ADM7172 3.05 3.03 VOUT (V) 3.02 = 100µA = 10mA = 100mA = 500mA = 1000mA = 2000mA 6 GROUND CURRENT (mA) 3.04 7 ILOAD ILOAD ILOAD ILOAD ILOAD ILOAD 3.01 3.00 2.99 2.98 5 ILOAD ILOAD ILOAD ILOAD ILOAD ILOAD = 100µA = 10mA = 100mA = 500mA = 1000mA = 2000mA 5.8 6.2 4 3 2 2.97 1 3.8 4.2 4.6 5.0 5.4 5.8 6.2 6.6 VIN (V) 0 3.4 12250-016 4.2 4.6 5.0 5.4 6.6 VIN (V) Figure 16. Output Voltage (VOUT) vs. Input Voltage (VIN), VOUT = 3 V Figure 19. Ground Current vs. Input Voltage (VIN), VOUT = 3 V 180 7 ILOAD = 500mA ILOAD = 1000mA ILOAD = 2000mA ILOAD = 100µA ILOAD = 10mA ILOAD = 100mA 160 DROPOUT VOLTAGE (mV) 6 GROUND CURRENT (mA) 3.8 5 4 3 2 1 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 –40 –5 25 85 0 12250-017 0 125 JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°C) 1 10 100 1000 10000 ILOAD (mA) Figure 17. Ground Current vs. Junction Temperature, VOUT = 3 V 12250-020 2.95 3.4 12250-019 2.96 Figure 20. Dropout Voltage vs. Load Current (ILOAD), VOUT = 3 V 3.05 7 3.00 2.95 2.90 5 2.85 VOUT (V) 4 3 2.80 2.75 2.70 2.65 ILOAD = 5mA ILOAD = 10mA ILOAD = 100mA ILOAD = 500mA ILOAD = 1000mA ILOAD = 2000mA 2.60 1 2.55 0 0.1 1 10 100 1000 10000 ILOAD (mA) Figure 18. Ground Current vs. Load Current (ILOAD), VOUT = 3 V 2.50 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 VIN (V) 3.2 3.3 3.4 12250-021 2 12250-018 GROUND CURRENT (mA) 6 Figure 21. Output Voltage (VOUT) vs. Input Voltage (VIN) in Dropout, VOUT = 3 V Rev. C | Page 9 of 23 Data Sheet 16 1.24 14 1.23 12 1.22 10 1.21 6 4 ILOAD = 5mA ILOAD = 10mA ILOAD = 100mA ILOAD = 500mA ILOAD = 1000mA ILOAD = 2000mA 1.17 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 1.16 2.0 12250-022 2.8 Figure 22. Ground Current vs. Input Voltage (VIN) in Dropout, VOUT = 3 V 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 Figure 25. Output Voltage (VOUT) vs. Input Voltage (VIN), Adjustable Version, VOUT = 1.2 V 5.0 ILOAD = 100µA ILOAD = 10mA ILOAD = 100mA ILOAD = 500mA ILOAD = 1000mA ILOAD = 2000mA ILOAD = 100µA ILOAD = 10mA ILOAD = 100mA 4.5 ILOAD = 500mA ILOAD = 1000mA ILOAD = 2000mA GROUND CURRENT (mA) 4.0 1.21 VOUT (V) 2.5 VIN (V) 1.24 1.22 1.20 1.18 VIN (V) 1.23 = 100µA = 10mA = 100mA = 500mA = 1000mA = 2000mA 1.19 2 0 2.7 ILOAD ILOAD ILOAD ILOAD ILOAD ILOAD 12250-025 8 VOUT (V) GROUND CURRENT (mA) ADM7172 1.20 1.19 1.18 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 1.17 0.5 –5 25 85 125 0 JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°C) –40 85 125 Figure 26. Ground Current vs. Junction Temperature, Adjustable Version, VOUT = 1.2 V 1.24 4.5 1.23 4.0 3.5 GROUND CURRENT (mA) 1.22 1.21 1.20 1.19 1.18 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 1.17 0.5 10 100 ILOAD (mA) 1000 10000 0 0.1 12250-024 1 Figure 24. Output Voltage (VOUT) vs. Load Current (ILOAD), Adjustable Version, VOUT = 1.2 V 1 10 100 ILOAD (mA) 1000 10000 12250-027 VOUT (V) 25 JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°C) Figure 23. Output Voltage (VOUT) vs. Junction Temperature, Adjustable Version, VOUT = 1.2 V 1.16 0.1 –5 12250-026 –40 12250-023 1.16 Figure 27. Ground Current vs. Load Current (ILOAD), Adjustable Version, VOUT = 1.2 V Rev. C | Page 10 of 23 Data Sheet ADM7172 ILOAD ILOAD ILOAD ILOAD ILOAD ILOAD 4.0 GROUND CURRENT (mA) 3.5 –20 PSRR (dB) 3.0 0 = 100µA = 10mA = 100mA = 500mA = 1000mA = 2000mA 2.5 2.0 –40 –60 1.5 1.0 10Hz 100Hz 1kHz 10kHz 100kHz 1MHz 10MHz –80 0.5 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 VIN (V) –100 12250-028 0 2.0 Figure 28. Ground Current vs. Input Voltage (VIN), Adjustable Version, VOUT = 1.2 V 0 0 ILOAD ILOAD ILOAD ILOAD ILOAD –20 PSRR (dB) SS CURRENT (µA) 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 Figure 31. Power Supply Rejection Ratio (PSRR) vs. Headroom, VOUT = 3 V, 2 A Load Current, Different Frequencies VIN = 3.0V VIN = 4.0V VIN = 5.0V VIN = 6.0V VIN = 6.5V 1.0 0.2 HEADROOM (V) 1.2 1.1 0.1 12250-031 4.5 = 200mA = 500mA = 1.0A = 1.5A = 2.0A –40 –60 0.9 –5 25 85 125 TEMPERATURE (°C) Figure 29. Soft Start Current vs. Temperature, Different Input Voltages, VOUT = 5 V 1 –20 –20 –40 –40 PSRR (dB) 0 800mV 700mV 600mV 500mV 400mV 300mV 200mV 160mV –80 –100 1 10 100 1k 10k 100k 1M 10M Figure 32. Power Supply Rejection Ratio (PSRR) vs. Frequency, 800 mV Headroom, VOUT = 3 V 0 –60 10 FREQUENCY (Hz) ILOAD ILOAD ILOAD ILOAD ILOAD = 200mA = 500mA = 1.0A = 1.5A = 2.0A –60 –80 100 1k 10k FREQUENCY (Hz) 100k 1M 10M –100 12250-030 PSRR (dB) –100 Figure 30. Power Supply Rejection Ratio (PSRR) vs. Frequency, VOUT = 3 V, 2 A Load Current, Various Headroom Voltages 1 10 100 1k 10k FREQUENCY (Hz) 100k 1M 10M 12250-033 –40 12250-029 0.8 12250-032 –80 Figure 33. Power Supply Rejection Ratio (PSRR) vs. Frequency, 400 mV Headroom, VOUT = 3 V Rev. C | Page 11 of 23 ADM7172 Data Sheet 0 0 ILOAD ILOAD ILOAD ILOAD ILOAD –40 –60 –80 –40 –60 100 1k 10k 100k 1M 10M FREQUENCY (Hz) –100 Figure 34. Power Supply Rejection Ratio (PSRR) vs. Frequency, 300 mV Headroom, VOUT = 3 V 1 –20 –40 –40 PSRR (dB) –20 1 100k 1M 10M ILOAD ILOAD ILOAD ILOAD ILOAD = 200mA = 500mA = 1.0A = 1.5A = 2.0A –60 10 100 1k 10k 100k 1M 10M FREQUENCY (Hz) –100 Figure 35. Power Supply Rejection Ratio (PSRR) vs. Frequency, VOUT = 5 V, 2 A Load Current, Various Headroom Voltages 1 10 100 1k 10k 100k 1M 10M FREQUENCY (Hz) 12250-038 –100 10k –80 12250-035 –80 1k Figure 37. Power Supply Rejection Ratio (PSRR) vs. Frequency, 800 mV Headroom, VOUT = 5 V 0 800mV 700mV 600mV 500mV 400mV 300mV 200mV 150mV 100 FREQUENCY (Hz) 0 –60 10 12250-037 10 12250-034 1 Figure 38. Power Supply Rejection Ratio (PSRR) vs. Frequency, 400 mV Headroom, VOUT = 5 V 0 0 –20 –40 –40 PSRR (dB) –20 –60 10Hz 100Hz 1kHz 10kHz 100kHz 1MHz 10MHz –100 0 0.1 0.2 = 200mA = 500mA = 1.0A = 1.5A = 2.0A –60 –80 0.3 0.4 0.5 HEADROOM (V) 0.6 0.7 0.8 –100 12250-036 –80 ILOAD ILOAD ILOAD ILOAD ILOAD Figure 36. Power Supply Rejection Ratio (PSRR) vs. Headroom, VOUT = 5 V, 2 A Load Current, Different Frequencies 1 10 100 1k 10k FREQUENCY (Hz) 100k 1M 10M 12250-039 PSRR (dB) = 200mA = 500mA = 1.0A = 1.5A = 2.0A –80 –100 PSRR (dB) ILOAD ILOAD ILOAD ILOAD ILOAD –20 PSRR (dB) PSRR (dB) –20 = 200mA = 500mA = 1.0A = 1.5A = 2.0A Figure 39. Power Supply Rejection Ratio (PSRR) vs. Frequency, 300 mV Headroom, VOUT = 5 V Rev. C | Page 12 of 23 Data Sheet 9 8 7 7 NOISE (µV rms) 8 6 5 4 5 4 3 2 2 1 1 0 10 100 1000 10000 ILOAD (mA) Figure 40. RMS Output Noise vs. Load Current (ILOAD), Adjustable Version, VOUT = 1.2 V 10 0 1.0 1.4 1.8 2.2 2.6 3.0 3.4 3.8 4.2 4.6 5.0 OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V) Figure 43. RMS Output Noise vs. Output Voltage, Load Current = 100 mA 100k 10Hz TO 100kHz 100Hz TO 100kHz NOISE SPECTRAL DENSITY (nV/√Hz) 9 8 7 NOISE (µV rms) 6 3 1 10Hz TO 100kHz 100Hz TO 100kHz 9 12250-040 NOISE (µV rms) 10 10Hz TO 100kHz 100Hz TO 100kHz 12250-043 10 ADM7172 6 5 4 3 2 ILOAD = 1mA ILOAD = 10mA ILOAD = 100mA ILOAD = 500mA ILOAD = 1.0A ILOAD = 2.0A 10k 1k 100 10 1 10 100 1000 10000 ILOAD (mA) Figure 41. RMS Output Noise vs. Load Current (ILOAD), VOUT = 3 V 10 1 10 100 1k 10k 100k 1M 10M FREQUENCY (Hz) Figure 44. Output Noise Spectral Density, Adjustable Version, VOUT = 1.2 V 100k 10Hz TO 100kHz 100Hz TO 100kHz NOISE SPECTRAL DENSITY (nV/√Hz) 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 ILOAD ILOAD ILOAD ILOAD ILOAD ILOAD 10k = 1mA = 10mA = 100mA = 500mA = 1.0A = 2.0A 1k 100 10 0 1 10 100 1000 10000 ILOAD (mA) Figure 42. RMS Output Noise vs. Load Current (ILOAD), VOUT = 5 V 1 1 10 100 1k 10k 100k 1M FREQUENCY (Hz) Figure 45. Output Noise Spectral Density, VOUT = 3 V Rev. C | Page 13 of 23 10M 12250-045 1 12250-042 NOISE (µV rms) 1 12250-041 0 12250-044 1 ADM7172 Data Sheet ILOAD ILOAD ILOAD ILOAD ILOAD ILOAD 10k = 1mA = 10mA = 100mA = 500mA = 1.0A = 2.0A T 1k 1 100 2 1 1 10 100 1k 10k 100k 1M 10M FREQUENCY (Hz) CH1 500mA Ω BW CH2 20mV Figure 46. Output Noise Spectral Density, VOUT = 5 V W M1.0µs A CH1 T 12.4% 950mA Figure 49. Load Transient Response, ILOAD = 100 mA to 1.6 A, VOUT = 5 V, VIN = 5.5 V, CH1 = ILOAD, CH2 = VOUT 5.0V 3.0V 1.2V T 10k 1 1k 100 2 1 1 10 100 1k 10k 100k 1M 10M FREQUENCY (Hz) Figure 47. Output Noise Spectral Density, Different Output Voltages, Load Current = 100 mA CH1 500mA Ω BW CH2 20mV B W M1.0µs A CH1 T 10.8% 530mA 12250-050 10 12250-047 Figure 50. Load Transient Response, ILOAD = 10 mA to 1 A, Adjustable Version, VOUT = 1.2 V, VIN = 2.5 V, CH1 = ILOAD, CH2 = VOUT T T 1 1 2 CH1 500mA Ω BW CH2 20mV B W M4.0µs A CH1 T 10.4% 570mA 12250-048 2 CH1 500mA Ω BW CH2 20mV B W M1.0µs T 11.6% Figure 48. Load Transient Response, ILOAD = 10 mA to 1 A, VOUT = 5 V, VIN = 5.5 V, CH1 = ILOAD, CH2 = VOUT A CH1 530mA 12250-051 NOISE SPECTRAL DENSITY (nV/√Hz) 100k B 12250-049 10 12250-046 NOISE SPECTRAL DENSITY (nV/√Hz) 100k Figure 51. Load Transient Response, ILOAD = 100 mA to 1.6 A, Adjustable Version, VOUT = 1.2 V, VIN = 2.5 V, CH1 = ILOAD, CH2 = VOUT Rev. C | Page 14 of 23 Data Sheet ADM7172 T T 1 2 2 CH2 2.0mV B W M4.0µs A CH3 T 9.8% –300mV CH1 500mV BW CH2 2.0mV B W M4.0µs T 9.8% A CH3 360mV 12250-054 CH1 500mV BW 12250-052 1 Figure 54. Line Transient Response, 2.5 V to 3 V, ILOAD = 500 mA, Adjustable Version, VOUT = 1.2 V, CH1 = VIN, CH2 = VOUT Figure 52. Line Transient Response, 6 V to 6.5 V, ILOAD = 500 mA, VOUT = 5 V, CH1 = VIN, CH2 = VOUT T T 1 2 2 CH2 2.0mV B W M4.0µs A CH3 –300mV T 9.8% CH1 500mV BW CH2 2.0mV B W M4.0µs A CH3 360mV T 9.8% Figure 53. Line Transient Response, 6 V to 6.5 V, ILOAD = 2 A, VOUT = 5 V, CH1 = VIN, CH2 = VOUT Figure 55. Line Transient Response, 2.5 V to 3 V, ILOAD = 2 A, Adjustable Version, VOUT = 1.2 V, CH1 = VIN, CH2 = VOUT Rev. C | Page 15 of 23 12250-055 CH1 500mV BW 12250-053 1 ADM7172 Data Sheet THEORY OF OPERATION The ADM7172 is a low quiescent current, low dropout linear regulator that operates from 2.3 V to 6.5 V and provides up to 2 A of load current. Drawing a low 4.8 mA of quiescent current (typical) at full load makes the ADM7172 ideal for portable equipment. Typical shutdown current consumption is 0.25 μA at room temperature. The ADM7172 is available in 17 fixed output voltage options, ranging from 1.2 V to 5 V. The ADM7172 architecture allows any fixed output voltage to be set to a higher voltage with an external voltage divider. For example, a fixed 5 V output ADM7172 can be set to a 6 V output according to the following equation: VOUT = 5 V(1 + R1/R2) Optimized for use with small 4.7 µF ceramic capacitors, the ADM7172 provides excellent transient performance. SENSE CURRENT-LIMIT, THERMAL PROTECT EN OFF SOFT START SS COUT 4.7µF R2 10kΩ GND SS CSS 1nF Figure 57. Typical Adjustable Output Voltage Application Schematic 12250-056 SHUTDOWN VOUT = 6.0V R1 2kΩ ON REFERENCE EN VOUT VOUT SENSE 12250-057 GND VIN VIN CIN 4.7µF VOUT VIN ADM7172 VIN = 6.5V Figure 56. Internal Block Diagram Internally, the ADM7172 consists of a reference, an error amplifier, a feedback voltage divider, and a PMOS pass transistor. Output current is delivered via the PMOS pass device, which is controlled by the error amplifier. The error amplifier compares the reference voltage with the feedback voltage from the output and amplifies the difference. When the feedback voltage is lower than the reference voltage, the gate of the PMOS device is pulled lower, allowing more current to pass and increasing the output voltage. When the feedback voltage is higher than the reference voltage, the gate of the PMOS device is pulled higher, allowing less current to pass and decreasing the output voltage. Use a value of less than 200 kΩ for R2 to minimize errors in the output voltage caused by the SENSE pin input current. For example, when R1 and R2 each equal 200 kΩ and the default output voltage is 1.2 V, the adjusted output voltage is 2.4 V. The output voltage error introduced by the SENSE pin input current is 0.1 mV or 0.004%, assuming a typical SENSE pin input bias current of 1 nA at 25°C. The ADM7172 uses the EN pin to enable and disable the VOUT pins under normal operating conditions. When EN is high, VOUT turns on; when EN is low, VOUT turns off. For automatic startup, tie EN to VIN (Pin 7 or Pin 8). Rev. C | Page 16 of 23 Data Sheet ADM7172 APPLICATIONS INFORMATION ADISIMPOWER DESIGN TOOL Input Bypass Capacitor The ADM7172 is supported by the ADIsimPower design tool set. ADIsimPower is a collection of tools that produce complete power designs optimized for a specific design goal. The tools enable the user to generate a full schematic, bill of materials, and calculate performance in minutes. ADIsimPower can optimize designs for cost, area, efficiency, and device count, taking into consideration the operating conditions and limitations of the IC and all real external components. For more information about, and to obtain ADIsimPower design tools, visit www.analog.com/ADIsimPower. Connecting a 4.7 μF capacitor from VIN to GND reduces the circuit sensitivity to PCB layout, especially when long input traces or a high source impedance is encountered. If greater than 4.7 μF of output capacitance is required, increase the input capacitor to match it. Multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCC) combine small size, low effective series resistance (ESR), low ESL, and wide operating temperature range, making them an ideal choice for bypass capacitors. They are not without limitations, however. Depending on the dielectric material, the capacitance can vary dramatically with temperature, dc bias, and ac signal level. Therefore, selecting the proper capacitor results in the best circuit performance. Output Capacitor The ADM7172 is designed for operation with small, spacesaving ceramic capacitors but functions with most commonly used capacitors as long as care is taken with regard to the ESR value. The ESR of the output capacitor affects the stability of the LDO control loop. A minimum of 4.7 μF capacitance with an ESR of 0.05 Ω or less is recommended to ensure the stability of the ADM7172. Transient response to changes in load current is also affected by output capacitance. Using a larger value of output capacitance improves the transient response of the ADM7172 to large changes in load current. Figure 58 shows the transient responses for an output capacitance value of 4.7 μF. T Any good quality ceramic capacitors can be used with the ADM7172 if they meet the minimum capacitance and maximum ESR requirements. Ceramic capacitors are manufactured with a variety of dielectrics, each with different behavior over temperature and applied voltage. Capacitors require a dielectric adequate to ensure the minimum capacitance over the necessary temperature range and dc bias conditions. X5R or X7R dielectrics with a voltage rating of 6.3 V to 100 V are recommended. Y5V and Z5U dielectrics are not recommended, due to their poor temperature and dc bias characteristics. Figure 59 depicts the capacitance vs. dc bias voltage of a 0805, 4.7 μF, 16 V, X5R capacitor. The voltage stability of a capacitor is strongly influenced by the capacitor size and voltage rating. In general, a capacitor in a larger package or higher voltage rating exhibits better stability. The temperature variation of the X5R dielectric is ~±15% over the −40°C to +85°C temperature range and is not a function of package or voltage rating. 5.0 4.5 4.0 CAPACITANCE (µF) CAPACITOR SELECTION Input and Output Capacitor Properties 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 0 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 DC BIAS VOLTAGE (V) 1 18 20 12250-059 0.5 Figure 59. Capacitance vs. DC Bias Voltage Use Equation 1 to determine the worst-case capacitance accounting for capacitor variation over temperature, component tolerance, and voltage. 2 CH2 2.0mV B W M1.0µs T 12.4% A CH1 950mA 12250-058 CEFF = CBIAS × (1 − TEMPCO) × (1 − TOL) CH1 500mV BW Figure 58. Output Transient Response, VOUT = 5 V, COUT = 4.7 μF (1) where: CBIAS is the effective capacitance at the operating voltage. TEMPCO is the worst-case capacitor temperature coefficient. TOL is the worst-case component tolerance. In this example, the worst-case temperature coefficient (TEMPCO) over −40°C to +85°C is assumed to be 15% for an X5R dielectric. Rev. C | Page 17 of 23 ADM7172 Data Sheet VIN VIN CIN 4.7µF Substituting these values in Equation 1 yields CEFF = 4.35 μF × (1 − 0.15) × (1 − 0.1) = 3.33 μF ON Therefore, the capacitor chosen in this example meets the minimum capacitance requirement of the LDO over temperature and tolerance at the chosen output voltage of 3.0 V. To guarantee the performance of the ADM7172, it is imperative that the effects of dc bias, temperature, and tolerances on the behavior of the capacitors be evaluated for each application. PROGRAMMABLE PRECISION ENABLE The ADM7172 uses the EN pin to enable and disable the VOUT pins under normal operating conditions. As shown in Figure 60, when a rising voltage on EN crosses the upper threshold, typically 1.2 V, VOUT turns on. When a falling voltage on EN crosses the lower threshold, typically 1.1 V, VOUT turns off. The hysteresis of the EN threshold is approximately 100 mV. 3.0 REN1 200kΩ COUT 4.7µF EN REN2 100kΩ OFF VOUT = 5.0V VOUT VOUT SENSE GND Figure 61. Typical EN Pin Voltage Divider Figure 60 shows the typical hysteresis of the EN pin. This prevents on/off oscillations that can occur due to noise on the EN pin as it passes through the threshold points. UNDERVOLTAGE LOCKOUT The ADM7172 also incorporates an internal undervoltage lockout circuit to disable the output voltage when the input voltage is less than the minimum input voltage rating of the regulator. The upper and lower thresholds are internally fixed with about 200 mV of hysteresis. This hysteresis prevents on/off oscillations that can occur when caused by noise on the input voltage as it passes through the threshold points. SOFT START 2.5 The ADM7172 uses an internal soft start (SS pin open) to limit the inrush current when the output is enabled. The start-up time for the 5.0 V option is approximately 380 μs from the time the EN active threshold is crossed to when the output reaches 90% of its final value. As shown in Figure 62, the start-up time is nearly independent of the output voltage setting. 2.0 1.5 1.0 5.0 VEN 2.5V 3.0V 5.0V 0.5 4.5 4.0 1.10 1.15 1.20 1.25 1.30 VEN (V) Figure 60. Typical VOUT Response to EN Pin Operation The upper and lower thresholds are user programmable and can be set higher than the nominal 1.2 V threshold by using two resistors. The resistance values, REN1 and REN2, can be determined from 3.5 VOUT (V) 1.05 12250-060 0 1.00 REN1 = REN2 × (VIN − 1.2 V)/1.2 V 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.5 0 where: REN2 is nominally 10 kΩ to 100 kΩ. VIN is the desired turn-on voltage. 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 TIME (ms) Figure 62. Typical Start-Up Behavior The hysteresis voltage increases by the factor (REN1 + REN2)/REN1 For the example shown in Figure 61, the enable threshold is 3.6 V with a hysteresis of 300 mV. Rev. C | Page 18 of 23 0.9 1.0 12250-062 VOUT (V) ADM7172 VIN = 6.0V 12250-061 The tolerance of the capacitor (TOL) is assumed to be 10%, and CBIAS is 4.35 μF at 3.0 V, as shown in Figure 59. Data Sheet ADM7172 CNR is chosen by setting the reactance of CNR equal to RFB1 − RNR at a frequency between 0.5 Hz and 10 Hz. This sets the frequency where the ac gain of the error amplifier is 3 dB less than its dc gain. VIN VIN CIN 4.7µF where: tSTART-UP (0 nF) is the start-up time at CSS = 0 nF (typically 380 μs). CSS is the soft start capacitor (F). Iss is the soft start current (typically 1 μA). EN OFF VOUT = 6.0V VOUT VOUT SENSE RFB1 200kΩ SS RFB2 CSS 50kΩ 1nF ON 3.5 GND RNR 5kΩ CNR 1µF COUT 4.7µF Figure 64. Noise Reduction Modification Assuming the noise of a fixed output LDO is approximately 5 μV, identify the noise of the adjustable LDO by using the following formula: 3.0 2.5 Noise = 5 μV × (RPAR + RFB2)/RFB2 2.0 where RPAR is the parallel combination of RFB1 and RNR. 1.5 1.0 Based on the component values shown in Figure 64, the ADM7172 has the following characteristics: VEN NO CSS 1nF 4.7nF 10nF 0.5 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 TIME (ms) 10 12250-063 VOUT (V) ADM7172 VIN = 6.5V 12250-064 An external capacitor connected to the SS pin determines the soft start time. The SS pin can be left open for a typical 380 μs start-up time. Do not ground this pin. When an external soft start capacitor is used, the soft start time is determined by the following equation: SSTIME (sec) = tSTART-UP @ 0 pF + (0.6 × CSS)/Iss Figure 63. Typical Soft Start Behavior, Different CSS Values NOISE REDUCTION OF THE ADM7172 IN ADJUSTABLE MODE • • • • • • The ultralow output noise of the ADM7172 is achieved by keeping the LDO error amplifier in unity gain and setting the reference voltage equal to the output voltage. This architecture does not work for an adjustable output voltage LDO in the conventional sense. However, the ADM7172 architecture allows any fixed output voltage to be set to a higher voltage with an external voltage divider. For example, the adjustable (1.2 V in unity gain) output ADM7172 can be set to a 6 V output according to the following equation: VOUT = 1.2 V (1 + R1/R2) The disadvantage of using the ADM7172 in this manner is that the output voltage noise is proportional to the output voltage. Therefore, it is best to choose a fixed output voltage that is close to the target voltage to minimize the increase in output noise. The adjustable LDO circuit can be modified to reduce the output voltage noise to levels close to that of the fixed output ADM7172. The circuit shown in Figure 64 adds two additional components to the output voltage setting resistor divider. CNR and RNR are added in parallel with RFB1 to reduce the ac gain of the error amplifier. RNR is chosen to be small with respect to RFB2. If RNR is 1% to 10% of the value of RFB2, the minimum ac gain of the error amplifier is approximately 0.1 dB to 0.8 dB. The actual gain is determined by the parallel combination of RNR and RFB1. This ensures that the error amplifier always operates at slightly greater than unity gain. DC gain of 5 (14 dB) 3 dB roll-off frequency of 0.8 Hz High frequency ac gain of 1.09 (0.75 dB) Noise reduction factor of 4.42 (12.91 dB) RMS noise of the adjustable LDO without noise reduction of 25 µV rms RMS noise of the adjustable LDO with noise reduction (assuming 5 µV rms for fixed voltage option) of 5.5 µV rms EFFECT OF NOISE REDUCTION ON START-UP TIME The start-up time of the ADM7172 is affected by the noise reduction network and must be considered in applications where power supply sequencing is critical. The noise reduction circuit adds a pole in the feedback loop, slowing down the start-up time. The start-up time for an adjustable model with a noise reduction network can be approximated using the following equation: SSNRTIME (sec) = 5.5 × CNR × (RNR + RFB1) For a CNR, RNR, and RFB1 combination of 1 µF, 5 kΩ, and 200 kΩ as shown in Figure 62, the start-up time is approximately 1.1 sec. When SSNRTIME is greater than SSTIME, SSNRTIME dictates the length of the start-up time instead of the soft start capacitor. Rev. C | Page 19 of 23 ADM7172 Data Sheet CURRENT-LIMIT AND THERMAL OVERLOAD PROTECTION The ADM7172 is protected against damage due to excessive power dissipation by current-limit and thermal overload protection circuits. The ADM7172 is designed to current limit when the output load reaches 3 A (typical). When the output load exceeds 3 A, the output voltage is reduced to maintain a constant current limit. Thermal overload protection is included, which limits the junction temperature to a maximum of 150°C (typical). Under extreme conditions (that is, high ambient temperature and/or high power dissipation) when the junction temperature starts to rise above 150°C, the output is turned off, reducing the output current to zero. When the junction temperature drops below 135°C, the output is turned on again, and the output current is restored to its operating value. Consider the case where a hard short from VOUT to ground occurs. At first, the ADM7172 current limits, so that only 3 A is conducted into the short. If self heating of the junction is great enough to cause its temperature to rise above 150°C, thermal shutdown activates, turning off the output and reducing the output current to zero. As the junction temperature cools and drops below 135°C, the output turns on and conducts 3 A into the short, again causing the junction temperature to rise above 150°C. This thermal oscillation between 135°C and 150°C causes a current oscillation between 3 A and 0 mA that continues for as long as the short remains at the output. Current-limit and thermal limit protections are intended to protect the device against accidental overload conditions. For reliable operation, device power dissipation must be externally limited so that the junction temperature does not exceed 125°C. THERMAL CONSIDERATIONS In applications with low input-to-output voltage differential, the ADM7172 does not dissipate much heat. However, in applications with high ambient temperature and/or high input voltage, the heat dissipated in the package may become large enough that it causes the junction temperature of the die to exceed the maximum junction temperature of 125°C. When the junction temperature exceeds 150°C, the converter enters thermal shutdown. It recovers only after the junction temperature has decreased below 135°C to prevent any permanent damage. Therefore, thermal analysis for the chosen application is very important to guarantee reliable performance over all conditions. The junction temperature of the die is the sum of the ambient temperature of the environment and the temperature rise of the package due to the power dissipation, as shown in Equation 2. To guarantee reliable operation, the junction temperature of the ADM7172 must not exceed 125°C. To ensure that the junction temperature stays below this maximum value, the user must be aware of the parameters that contribute to junction temperature changes. These parameters include ambient temperature, power dissipation in the power device, and thermal resistances between the junction and ambient air (θJA). The θJA number is dependent on the package assembly compounds that are used and the amount of copper used to solder the package GND pin to the PCB. Table 7 shows typical θJA values of the 8-lead LFCSP package for various PCB copper sizes. The typical value of ΨJB is 15.1°C/W for the 8-lead LFCSP package. Table 7. Typical θJA Values Copper Size (mm2) 251 100 500 1000 6400 1 θJA (°C/W) of LFCSP 165.1 125.8 68.1 56.4 42.1 Device soldered to minimum size pin traces. The junction temperature of the ADM7172 is calculated from the following equation: TJ = TA + (PD × θJA) (2) where: TA is the ambient temperature. PD is the power dissipation in the die, given by PD = ((VIN − VOUT) × ILOAD) + (VIN × IGND) (3) where: ILOAD is the load current. IGND is the ground current. VIN and VOUT are the input and output voltages, respectively. Power dissipation due to ground current is quite small and can be ignored. Therefore, the junction temperature equation simplifies to the following: TJ = TA + (((VIN − VOUT) × ILOAD) × θJA) (4) As shown in Equation 4, for a given ambient temperature, inputto-output voltage differential, and continuous load current, a minimum copper size requirement exists for the PCB to ensure that the junction temperature does not rise above 125°C. Figure 65 to Figure 67 show junction temperature calculations for different ambient temperatures, power dissipation, and areas of PCB copper. Rev. C | Page 20 of 23 Data Sheet ADM7172 In the case where the board temperature is known, use the thermal characterization parameter, ΨJB, to estimate the junction temperature rise. Maximum junction temperature (TJ) is calculated from the board temperature (TB) and power dissipation (PD) using the following formula: 155 145 125 115 105 TJ = TB + (PD × ΨJB) 95 85 75 140 55 6400mm 2 500mm 2 25mm 2 TJ MAX 35 25 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.8 3.0 TOTAL POWER DISSIPATION (W) Figure 65. LFCSP, TA = 25°C 160 150 JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°C) 65 45 120 100 80 60 TB = 25°C TB = 50°C TB = 65°C TB = 85°C TJ MAX 40 20 140 0 120 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 12250-068 0 130 9 TOTAL POWER DISSIPATION (W) 110 Figure 68. LFCSP Power Dissipation for Various Board Temperatures 100 TYPICAL APPLICATIONS CIRCUITS 90 6400mm 2 500mm 2 25mm 2 TJ MAX 70 60 50 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.4 TOTAL POWER DISSIPATION (W) 4V TO 6.5V ADM7172 6.5V, 2A LDO 3.3V HIGH SPEED CLOCK DRIVER 12250-070 80 12250-066 JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°C) (5) 160 12250-065 JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°C) 135 Figure 69. Clock Driver Power Figure 66. LFCSP, TA = 50°C 2.3V TO 6.5V ADM7172 6.5V, 2A LDO 1.8V 135 125 Figure 70. High Speed ADC Power 115 105 95 85 6400mm 2 500mm 2 25mm 2 TJ MAX 75 65 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 TOTAL POWER DISSIPATION (W) 12250-067 JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°C) 145 Figure 67. LFCSP, TA = 85°C Rev. C | Page 21 of 23 HIGH SPEED ADC 12250-071 155 ADM7172 Data Sheet PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT CONSIDERATIONS Heat dissipation from the package can improve by increasing the amount of copper attached to the pins of the ADM7172. However, as listed in Table 7, a point of diminishing returns is eventually reached, beyond which an increase in the copper size does not yield significant heat dissipation benefits. 12250-069 Place the input capacitor as close as possible to the VIN and GND pins. Place the output capacitor as close as possible to the VOUT and GND pins. Use of 0805 or 1206 size capacitors and resistors achieves the smallest possible footprint solution on boards where area is limited. Figure 71. Example LFCSP PCB Layout Rev. C | Page 22 of 23 Data Sheet ADM7172 OUTLINE DIMENSIONS 2.54 2.44 2.34 3.10 3.00 SQ 2.90 0.50 BSC 8 PIN 1 INDEX AREA 1.70 1.60 1.50 EXPOSED PAD 0.50 0.40 0.30 4 TOP VIEW PKG-004371 0.80 0.75 0.70 0.05 MAX 0.02 NOM 0.30 0.25 0.20 SEATING PLANE 1 BOTTOM VIEW 0.20 MIN PIN 1 INDICATOR (R 0.20) FOR PROPER CONNECTION OF THE EXPOSED PAD, REFER TO THE PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS SECTION OF THIS DATA SHEET. 0.203 REF 12-03-2013-A 5 Figure 72. 8-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package [LFCSP_WD] 3 mm × 3 mm Body, Very Very Thin, Dual Lead (CP-8-21) Dimensions shown in millimeters ORDERING GUIDE Model1 ADM7172ACPZ-1.3-R7 ADM7172ACPZ-1.8-R7 ADM7172ACPZ-2.5-R7 ADM7172ACPZ-3.0-R7 ADM7172ACPZ-3.3-R7 ADM7172ACPZ-4.2-R7 ADM7172ACPZ-5.0-R7 ADM7172ACPZ-R7 ADM7172ACPZ-R2 ADM7172CP-EVALZ Temperature Range −40°C to +125°C −40°C to +125°C −40°C to +125°C −40°C to +125°C −40°C to +125°C −40°C to +125°C −40°C to +125°C −40°C to +125°C −40°C to +125°C Output Voltage (V)2, 3 1.3 1.8 2.5 3.0 3.3 4.2 5.0 Adjustable (1.2 V) Adjustable (1.2 V) Evaluation Board 1 Package Description 8-Lead LFCSP_WD 8-Lead LFCSP_WD 8-Lead LFCSP_WD 8-Lead LFCSP_WD 8-Lead LFCSP_WD 8-Lead LFCSP_WD 8-Lead LFCSP_WD 8-Lead LFCSP_WD 8-Lead LFCSP_WD Z = RoHS Compliant Part. For additional voltage options, contact a local Analog Devices, Inc., sales or distribution representative. 3 The evaluation board is preconfigured with an adjustable voltage (1.2 V) preset to a 3.0 V ADM7172. 2 ©2014–2015 Analog Devices, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. D12250-0-8/15(C) Rev. C | Page 23 of 23 Package Option CP-8-21 CP-8-21 CP-8-21 CP-8-21 CP-8-21 CP-8-21 CP-8-21 CP-8-21 CP-8-21 Branding LNX LNY LR4 LNZ LP0 LQY LP1 LP2 LP2